BARRY Miles's 650-page book is based on hundreds of hours of exclusive interviews undertaken over five years by the author. Barry was given complete access to Paul's archives, so this is Paul in HIS own words.
It is Macca setting the record straight: music, drugs, women, money, art, love, peace and the bitterness of the whole break-up business.
It is a well-written read as well as a fascinating account of songwriting because Paul goes through every Lennon-McCartney song structure.
There are also some great black and white snapshots from the long and winding past. Indeed, this is Paul in black and white - no grey areas.